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Linguatula serrata in the anterior chamber of the eye

Authors :
Muna Bhende
Abhishek
Jyotirmoy Biswas
M Raman
Pramod S Bhende
Source :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 62, Iss 12, Pp 1159-1161 (2014)
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2014.

Abstract

We report a case of intraocular Linguatula in healthy young female who presented with a history of trivial trauma, dislocated lens, inflammation and secondary glaucoma. A mobile worm was seen in the anterior chamber. Pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy was planned to remove both the cataractous lens and the parasite during which the worm disappeared from view but was later recovered from the cassette fluid. It was identified as the nymphal form of Linguatula serrata (tongue worm).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03014738 and 19983689
Volume :
62
Issue :
12
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f73a4e9d4f99484b919eca08b4eb33c2
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.149145